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Raising children is tough, especially theses days! Packed schedules, anxiety and expectations weigh on parents causing guilt and stress. Father’s Wisdom features stories and extra insight from the Father's Wisdom.net on-line parenting course. 26 Ten-minute podcasts per season that give effective strategies that improve communication, build relationships and teach wisdom from creators Jeff Gould and Jim Rieffenberger. 26 simple ways to listen and become a better parent!

Jeff Gould


    • Sep 6, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 9m AVG DURATION
    • 26 EPISODES


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    FW26- Back to the Future- for Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 11:09


    the best way to prioritize parenting issues today is to look ahead ten years and see what issues they will face. An eye-opening podcast that parents need to hear today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW25- Back to the Future for Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 13:05


    If you think you are hectic right now, hop into this podcast time machine and see what happens in 10 years! It will definitely help you strategize parenting today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW24-The Overwhelmed Parent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 12:00


    Overwhelmed parents makes decisions in the moment that may not be the best. A few strategies and stories to help you be proactive and get ahead of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW23- The Hidden Gifts of Parenthood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 9:06


    When a Daughter saved her dad's life, it made us do this podcast that explores all the hidden gifts found in being a parent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW22-How Much Does it Cost to Raise a Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 10:27


    Before you freak out about parenting costs, listen to to common sense perspectives from a couple of dads who have been there and wrote the checks ;) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW21- What is Real Parenting Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 9:43


    Never mind about what other families and kids are doing. This podcast reminds us about what real success looks like as a parent- a good reminder for all parents :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW20-The Powerful Parenting Tool Called Reframing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 12:35


    The tricky part about parenting is that you are teaching your children while you are still learning yourself! Father's Wisdom creators Jim Rieffenberger and Jeff Gould talk about using reframing as a way to cope with being a child and a parent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW19- Teaching Work Ethic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 11:16


    It sounds old-fashioned, but it is the #1 thing employers look for! To ensure a life of financial security, teach your kids some of the tricks that Jeff and Jim have learned (and get more help around the house too! ;)) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW18-When You're Being Played

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 8:23


    Manipulation is something people are good at, even at a surprisingly young age. Yet the closer you are, the harder it is to see! Jeff and Jim talk about the signs parents need to see to protect themselves and their children, as well as strategies that work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW17- How to Help Your Children Discover Their Passion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 11:54


    Young people can often confuse the words Fun, Joy, Work and Passion. In this podcast Jeff and Jim discuss strategies and questions you can engage your children with that will challenge and encourage them in seeking their passion in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW16- My Son is Lazy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 9:44


    Probably the oldest complaint hard-charging parents have is about the laziness of their kids. A quick story from Jeff and Jim helps peal back the conflict and show some strategies that can fix the problem and improve the relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW15- Living with a Crabby Teenager

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 10:51


    One of the principles of Father's Wisdom is "Approach issues with Humility" - A story that reminds parents why teenager are crabby in the first place and strategies how how to help them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW14- The Wise and Angry Father

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 9:28


    When a muscular and intimidating dad finds out someone is messing with is step-daughter, Jeff and Jim find out the surprisingly wise decision the Dad makes to protect both his step-daughter's interest and their relationship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW13- Helping kids face fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 9:52


    Worry, anxiety, stomach aches...Fear. Father's Wisdom creators, Jeff Gould and Jim Rieffenberger understand how youthful fears can become lifelong demons that sap our potential all through our lives. some simple strategies to help kids identify what their fears are and help them manage and overcome them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW12- Making stronger kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 10:05


    We all want to raise resilient, confident children. Father's Wisdom creators Jeff Gould and Jim Rieffenberger discuss habits of engagement that allow our child to learn while they are young but also help improve discussion and relationships when they get older and leave the house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW11- Here Comes the Lecture

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 9:04


    Father's Wisdom creators, Jeff Gould and Jim Rieffenberger have given (and heard!) a ton of lectures in their lives. This short podcast talks about why lectures don't work and strategies that help a child learn a lesson without lectures! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW10-Respect- Dealing with a Bad Attitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 10:31


    Father's Wisdom co-creators, Jeff Gould and Jim Rieffenberger know that a bad attitude stems from passive pride that makes a child feel and act miserable. Listen to a strategy you can use to help them change their attitude and feel good about themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW9-Fitness- The Difference Between Feeling Good and Looking Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 9:12


    Father's wisdom co-creators, Jeff Gould and Jim Rieffenberger talk about ways to communicate that when the focus of fitness is inside not outside, great things can happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW8- Finance- the Money Jar

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 7:31


    Father's Wisdom creators, Jeff Gould and Jim Rieffenberger know that when money is tight it becomes very hard to make and balance decisions around finances. Listen to how Jim used an old idea- a Money Jar- to excite the family to save for a family event Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW7-Fitness- Getting Kids Healthy- Where to Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 8:12


    Father's Wisdom co-creator, Jim Rieffenberger has been a fitness coach for decades- if you're looking to turn over a new leaf on family fitness, Jim offers two simple and effective solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW6- Jumping to Conclusions- The Throwaway Coat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 8:02


    Father's Wisdom creators, Jeff Gould and Jim Rieffenberger use 7 principles to guide parents in decisions they make in parenting- one is "Never Parent under pressure of time or emotion." Find out what we mean when we jump to conclusions about a coat found in a Dumpster :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW5- No Approval Needed

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 8:27


    Father's Wisdom is an on-line course that uses short stories to start conversations between parents and children. This podcast talks about a common mistake made by parents- the need to approve of all their children's life choices. Jeff and Jim talk about the damage that can cause to relationships and what to do about it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW4- Cat's in the Cradle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 7:37


    Raising Children is both difficult and immediate! You can't put children on a shelf and wait until you have the time energy and wisdom to be at your best. A sad song about a father who neglects his relationship with his young son because of his career is the title of this episode. The Father'sWisdom.net entire 7-lesson course of Fulfillment talks about this. so do the Family lessons of Memories and Fear of Judgment. In the meantime, listen for strategies and solutions from creators Jeff Gould and Jim Rieffenberger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW3- Stop Your Whining!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 7:03


    Raising children is tough, especially theses days! Packed schedules, anxiety and expectations sometimes come out as complaining and whining. The Father'sWisdom.net on-line lessons on Taking Ownership and Work Ethic (under the Family course) address this. In the meantime here are some strategies and perspectives on why kids whine and how to stop it from creators Jeff Gould and Jim Rieffenberger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW2- The Secret to Enjoying Parenthood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 11:28


    Raising children is tough, especially theses days! Packed schedules, anxiety and expectations weigh on parents causing guilt and stress. The Father'sWisdom.net on-line lessons from the Family course covers the roles and relationship required from each family member. In the meantime, here are some tips and strategies on enjoying life as a family again:) hosted by creators Jeff Gould and Jim Rieffenberger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FW1- Cell Phone Addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 9:13


    Smart phones can be a double-edged sword for children and parents alike. Of the 47 lessons found on the teaching site Father'sWisdom.net, help can be found in Fitness: Addictions, Family: Taking Ownership and Friends: Discernment to Sort. Meanwhile here are some tips and strategies on helping families manage cell phone use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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